Just Jinger’s Ard Matthews bungled the national anthem, much like Christina Aguilera and Ras Dumisani did, after the announcement of the Rugby World Cup squad, last night.
I don’t understand why, as a general rule, we must know the lyrics to the national anthem, especially since we’re not living in a neo-Nazi nationalist state.
But I’m sure that Ard now understands why it’s advisable to know them when performing in front of millions of viewers.
Update
I’ve subsequently discovered that the correct spelling is “Just Jinjer”. Sorry about that.
Have they never heard of teleprompters??
Its live TV people, you can’t just mess it up…
He was probably asked if he needed/wanted a teleprompter and he said NO, cause he is a professional, singing in front of people is his livelihood, this is what he does best. Uh – FAIL!!!!
very embarrassing!
Ard and Ras are collaborating on an album full of remakes of popular SA hits…but I can’t remember the album name….
Nik, you might after tomorrow’s cartoon. :-)
I feel so sorry for him! It could happen to anyone….
Missed opportunity – the assembled dignitaries and Boks (who now most definitely HAVE been given appropriate choir training) should’ve rushed to his aid, a la the sacharine advert with the little girl
Oh no. Shame. Fail. Didn’t someone get America’s anthem wrong recently as well. Publicly. And theirs is completely english haha.
Shameez, yes, Christina did a great job of hers: http://mynameisjerm......al-anthem/
Well, at least he sang in tune :) unlike the other guy.
How embarrasing..